Refer participants to household tasks in Essendon, VIC
Household Tasks covers assistance with domestic activities the participant cannot do themselves due to their disability.
Refer to household tasks
- 37 registered providers in Essendon
- Category 1: Assistance with Daily Life (Includes SIL)
- Free, no obligation
Takes about 30 seconds.
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Essendon, VIC and 86 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Albion, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ardeer, VIC · Ascot Vale, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brooklyn, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · +74 more · State-wide provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Allied health, Personal care
Clover Leaf Sanctuary is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered providers in Essendon, Victoria in our data. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for allied health and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Essendon, VIC and 72 othersAlso servesAltona, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ascot Vale, VIC · Balaclava, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bayswater, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Blackburn, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Box Hill North, VIC · Box Hill South, VIC · +60 more · State-wide provider
- 25+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Personal care, Social support, Cleaning
Based in Essendon, Victoria, Angels in Aus is an NDIS registered provider. Personal care and social support are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 40 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Team includes Cleaner, Taxi or bus driver
Essendon, VIC and 104 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Altona, VIC · Armstrong Creek, VIC · Aspendale, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Barwon Heads, VIC · Belmont, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Bonbeach, VIC · Boronia, VIC · +92 more · National provider
- 25+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Personal care, Respite care, Cleaning
Based in Essendon, Victoria, Easy Care Support Services is an NDIS registered provider. Personal care and respite care are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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Essendon, VIC and 49 othersAlso servesAltona, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Ascot Vale, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Bundoora, VIC · Carlton, VIC · Caroline Springs, VIC · Coburg, VIC · Craigieburn, VIC · Dandenong, VIC · Deer Park, VIC · +37 more · State-wide provider
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in SIL, Allied health
Based in Essendon, Victoria, Golden Star Supports is an NDIS registered provider. SIL and allied health are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
Essendon, VIC and 33 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Avondale Heights, VIC · Bacchus Marsh, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Caroline Springs, VIC · Craigieburn, VIC · Cue, WA · East Melbourne, VIC · Essendon North, VIC · Footscray, VIC · +21 more · State-wide provider
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Allied health
Your Journey Starts Here works across 14 NDIS support categories in Essendon, Victoria. They operate across Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Essendon, VIC and 33 othersAlso servesBraybrook, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Carnegie, VIC · Caroline Springs, VIC · Chadstone, VIC · Coburg, VIC · Collingwood, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Dandenong, VIC · Doncaster, VIC · Flemington, VIC · +21 more · National provider
- 25+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care, Social support
Based in Essendon, Victoria, Auslife Disability Care is an NDIS registered provider. Cleaning and personal care are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education, group and centre activities and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Essendon, VIC and 73 othersAlso servesArmadale, VIC · Balwyn, VIC · Bentleigh, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Blackburn, VIC · Blackburn North, VIC · Blackburn South, VIC · Boronia, VIC · Brighton, VIC · Brighton East, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Camberwell, VIC · +61 more · Regional provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care
Based in Essendon, Victoria, Delightful Care Solutions is an NDIS registered provider. Cleaning and personal care are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including shared living support, community participation and Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Essendon, VIC and 49 othersAlso servesAbbotsford, VIC · Albert Park, VIC · Altona, VIC · Balwyn, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Bundoora, VIC · Camberwell, VIC · Carlton, VIC · Caulfield, VIC · Coburg, VIC · Collingwood, VIC · +37 more · Regional provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Allied health
Based in Essendon, Victoria, Radiant Clean & Maintenance is an NDIS registered provider. Cleaning and allied health are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on over a dozen enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Cleaner
Essendon, VIC and 502 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Albert Park, VIC · Albion, VIC · Alexandria, NSW · Allambie Heights, NSW · Allawah, NSW · Altona, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ardeer, VIC · Armadale, VIC · Arncliffe, NSW · +490 more · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Transport
Permalink Support Services works across 17 NDIS support categories in Essendon, Victoria. They support both NDIS and aged care funding. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Essendon, VIC and 27 othersAlso servesBentleigh East, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Bundoora, VIC · Central Coast, NSW · Craigieburn, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Donnybrook, VIC · Eltham, VIC · Epping, VIC · Fairfield, NSW · Glenroy, VIC · Greenvale, VIC · +15 more · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Transport, Allied health
Based in Essendon, Victoria, Khorban Care Solutions is an NDIS registered provider. Transport and allied health are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Registered across 7 NDIS support categories, including daily personal care, daily living skills and group and centre activities.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Social Worker, Welfare Worker
About Essendon, VIC
Population
20,596
Local government area
Moonee Valley (City)
Providers listed
37
Essendon sits within the Moonee Valley (City) local government area in VIC. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.
How to check a provider's credentials
Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them before referring a participant. Here is what each listing shows and where to verify it.
NDIS registration
Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval
Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.
Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)ABN you can check
Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.
Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you or a participant has a concern, the NDIS Commission handles complaints about NDIS providers and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission handles aged care complaints. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionHow we select and rank these providers
Providers on this page are filtered from our database of 37 household tasks providers in Essendon by NDIS registration group. Registration status is drawn from the NDIS Provider Register, which you can check yourself.
Ranking factors include: NDIS registration status, profile completeness, a provider's track record of responding to families, and whether the listing is claimed. Listings rotate daily to give all providers fair visibility. Paying for a subscription does not affect ranking, and we do not accept payment for higher placement.
Provider data is sourced from the NDIS Provider Register and updated regularly. If you notice incorrect information, contact us and we will investigate.
About Household Tasks in Essendon
Household Tasks covers assistance with domestic activities the participant cannot do themselves due to their disability. This includes house cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, lawn mowing, and basic home maintenance. Funded under Core Supports, these services maintain a safe and liveable home environment.
Of the 37 household tasks providers in Essendon, 10 are NDIS registered and 10 have claimed their listing on Carevo. Providers in this area cover 42 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.
With 37 providers in Essendon, you have a reasonable range of options when matching participants. Compare registration status, service descriptions, and proximity before making a referral.
Household Tasks Pricing in Essendon
The following NDIS price limits apply to household tasks in Essendon under the 2025-26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements. These are maximum rates. Providers may charge less, and plan-managed or self-managed participants can negotiate different rates with unregistered providers.
| Line Item | Description | Price Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 01_004_0107_1_1 | Assistance with Personal Domestic Activities | $59.06 per hour |
Standard metropolitan rates. Remote and very remote loadings apply in eligible areas. Evening, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday rates are higher.
What Household Tasks Covers
The Household Tasks registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.
House Cleaning
Vacuuming, mopping, dusting, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning. Funded where the participant cannot do these tasks due to their disability.
Laundry
Washing, drying, folding, ironing. Often combined with cleaning visits.
Lawn Mowing and Gardening
Basic lawn maintenance, garden upkeep, and yard tidying. Does not include major landscaping or garden renovation.
Meal Preparation
Preparing meals for the participant when they cannot cook independently. Different from teaching cooking skills (which falls under Capacity Building).
Common Referral Scenarios
Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for household tasks in Essendon.
A participant living alone has limited household task funding in their plan. Help them prioritise which tasks to outsource (typically cleaning and lawn care) and which they can manage or learn to do themselves.
A participant's household task provider is inconsistent and unreliable. Switch to a provider with stronger quality assurance and worker consistency.
What to Expect After Referral
Household task providers usually send the same worker on a regular schedule (weekly or fortnightly). Services are straightforward and typically require minimal coordination once set up. The main thing to monitor is whether the service is actually being delivered to a reasonable standard.
Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs that a household tasks provider may not be delivering quality services.
Workers spending less time than billed
Quality of cleaning consistently poor
Provider sending different workers each visit without notice
Billing for tasks not completed
How Household Tasks Works with Other Supports
Household Tasks is often combined with Daily Personal Activities (same worker, same visit), and connects with Daily Living Skills development (transitioning from having tasks done to learning to do them independently).
How to Refer a Participant for Household Tasks
Step 1
Check plan funding in Category 1
Step 2
Verify provider registration status
Step 3
Contact provider or submit referral
Step 4
Set up service agreement with line items
Step 5
Monitor delivery and document outcomes
Referral Tips for Household Tasks
Household task funding is often limited in plans. Help participants prioritise which tasks to outsource vs build skills for. Check whether a combined personal care and household task provider would be more efficient than separate referrals. For participants living in shared housing, clarify which household tasks are the participant's responsibility vs the SIL provider's.
What to Check Before Making a Referral
Registration Status
Verify the provider holds the correct NDIS registration group for household tasks. Check the NDIS provider register if uncertain.
Service Area
Confirm the provider services Essendon and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader Western Melbourne region.
Availability and Waitlists
Ask about current waitlist times. For urgent referrals, check multiple providers simultaneously to find the fastest availability.
Cultural and Language Needs
Match the participant's cultural background and language preferences where possible. Ask providers about staff diversity and interpreter availability.
Cancellation Policy
Review the provider's short notice cancellation terms. Under the NDIS Price Guide, providers can charge up to 100% for cancellations within 2 business days.
Reporting and Communication
Agree on how the provider will report progress to you. Regular updates make your own progress reports and plan review preparation much easier.
Victoria NDIS Regulations and Compliance
All household tasks providers in Essendon must comply with the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission oversees provider registration, complaints, and compliance enforcement in Victoria.
As a support coordinator, you have a responsibility to refer participants to providers that meet quality and safety standards. If you observe or suspect non-compliance, report it to the NDIS Commission. Participants can also make complaints directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What household tasks does the NDIS fund in Essendon?
The NDIS funds household tasks that the participant cannot do because of their disability. This includes cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, gardening, and basic home maintenance. The standard rate is $59.06 per hour under the 2025-26 NDIS Price Guide.
Can I refer an NDIA-managed participant to an unregistered provider?
No. NDIA-managed participants can only use NDIS registered providers. If the participant is plan-managed or self-managed, they can use both registered and unregistered providers. Check the participant's plan management type before making a referral.
What should I do if there are no available providers in Essendon?
Expand your search to nearby suburbs. Many providers in the Western Melbourne region service multiple suburbs. You can also submit a referral through our form above, and we will search our full database of household tasks providers in the area.
How do I check if a provider is NDIS registered?
Check the NDIS Provider Register at provider.ndis.gov.au. Search by provider name or ABN. The register shows current registration status, registration groups, and any conditions on registration. Providers listed on Carevo display their NDIS registration status on their profile.
What information should I include when making a referral?
Include the participant's name (with consent), their NDIS plan number, the relevant line items and budget available, the service frequency needed, any specific requirements (cultural, language, gender preference), and your contact details as the referring coordinator. The more detail you provide, the faster the provider can assess whether they can accept the referral.